Reference OE Summer

The Reference OE Summer is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The Reference OE Summer has been in 1 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 0%
Wet Grip 0%
Road Feedback 0%
Handling 0%
Wear 0%
Comfort 0%
Buy again 0%

The OE Summer is unranked of 154 Summer Premium Touring tires.

Tests Included

1

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

6th

Average Result

6th

Latest Tire Test Results

2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test
6th of 7 tires
  • The Reference tire (Volkswagen's manufacturer specification) clearly prioritizes energy efficiency over safety performance. This approach helps achieve impressive range figures for the vehicle brochure, but comes at a significant cost to grip and control. The EU label's B rating for wet grip hints at longer stopping distances, but the test reveals even more concerning deficiencies in curve grip and aquaplaning resistance. The tire releases grip suddenly from the rear when pushed, though this behavior should be considered with caution as it wasn't specifically designed for the Kia test vehicle. Despite high comfort and energy consumption scores, its total point tally is embarrassingly close to the budget tire in the test—a significant indictment of the manufacturer's prioritization of efficiency over safety. It's also the most expensive tire tested, offering poor value for money.
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